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WA-65014

26North Funds / Intermedia Cloud CommunicationsWA-65014

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Processing timeline

23

days

Filed

20 Apr 2026

Notification waiver determination published

Decision

13 May 2026Notification waiver determination published
Type
Waiver
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Waiver application
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

Unite Holdco LLC Delaware file number - 10564239, 26North Partners LP

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

Intermedia Cloud Communications, Inc. Delaware file number - 6139185

Other parties

Unite Merger Sub Inc. Delaware file number - 10564247

Summary

26North Funds, managed by 26North Partners LP, will acquire 100% of the shares in Intermedia Cloud Communications, Inc. via Unite Holdco LLC. Intermedia provides cloud-based communications and collaboration software services to businesses globally, including an Australian subsidiary. This is a share acquisition.

Acquisition details

The parties have executed an agreement that provides for funds ( the 26North Funds ) managed by 26North Partners LP ( 26North Partners ) to acquire Intermedia Cloud Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries ( Intermedia ), via Unite Holdco LLC ( Unite Holdco ) – an acquisition vehicle owned and controlled by the 26North Funds. Under the acquisition, Unite Holdco’s wholly owned subsidiary, Unite Merger Sub Inc., will merge with and into Intermedia, with Intermedia continuing as the surviving entity. As a result, Unite Holdco (and indirectly the 26North Funds) will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Intermedia. Intermedia is a corporation incorporated in Delaware, United States. It operates a global business supplying cloud‑based communications and collaboration software services to business customers. These services primarily relate to cloud telephony voice services, as well as video conferencing, messaging, email, file sharing, archiving, security and related cloud‑based tools. Intermedia’s offerings are primarily targeted at small and medium‑sized businesses. Intermedia has several subsidiaries in different jurisdictions which will be indirectly acquired as part of the acquisition, including an Australian subsidiary - Intermedia.net Australia Pty Ltd. 26North Partners is an integrated, multi-asset-class investment platform headquartered in New York that provides investment advice and opportunities to its clients across private equity, credit, insurance and reinsurance strategies. The 26North Funds were established in 2024 as 26North Partners' flagship fund. The 26North Funds have interests in businesses which supply goods and services in Australia, including kitchen appliances (Composition Brands), digital workplace services (AVI-SPL) and broadcast production services (NEP Group).

Industry

Broad:Wholesale & DistributionANZSIC 3494:Other Electrical and Electronic Goods WholesalingANZSIC 5420:Software PublishingANZSIC 5511:Motion Picture and Video ProductionANZSIC 5514:Post-production Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Activities
ANZSIC 5622:Cable and Other Subscription BroadcastingANZSIC 5802:Other Telecommunications Network OperationANZSIC 5921:Data Processing and Web Hosting ServicesANZSIC 7000:Computer System Design and Related Services

Decisions and key events

13 May 2026Notification waiver determination publishedAttachmentPDF148.0 KB

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